Opinions needed on souvenir IJN helmet

[Bruv]

I picked this up with some other items the other day. I thought it was pretty neat, but what are your opinions on it? It looks to me to be an original helmet, but does it look like an old paint or modern era? Is the naval insignia legit? Thanks.
Dave

[Bruv]

Other pictures

[Striking 9th]

Complete fabrication built using an original shell imo. Liner is questionable. If original it looks army. Is the badge magnetic steel or brass?
S

[Bruv]

The badge is magnetic steel.

[Jareth]

I agree. Looks like it was done yesterday.

[Striking 9th]

The badge is magnetic steel.

It's an old repro most associated with Charlie Snyder. At one time he had a handful of them for sale on his site. Details are wrong for a period badge sorry to say.
S

[Bruv]

Thanks for the info. I think it looks pretty neat inspite of it being wrong. I didn't pay much and it displays well.

[Striking 9th]

Thanks for the info. I think it looks pretty neat inspite of it being wrong. I didn't pay much and it displays well.

Liner may be a good army variant. Hard to tell from the pics. You're happy with it on display and that's what matters.

[GeorgeP]

What really "cooks my noodle" is if the artist knowingly mispelled Roi-Namur for a more "authentic" look, or just did not know how to spell it and winged it.


Tom

[Mauser HSc]

Not to mention that "J. Basilone" was killed in action on Iwo . . . so I doubt he took home any souvenirs!